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CCHI Mini-Glossary Project
Glossary #3
Subject: Respiratory
Language: Mandarin
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Translation into Mandarin
Definition
1.
Respiratory
呼吸
的
Relating to, or affecting respiration (breathing) or the
organs used in respiration.
2.
耳喉鼻科医生
同义
耳喉鼻科专家
A physician who specializes in the disorders of the ear,
nose, throat.
3.
ENT doctor (Ear-NoseThroat)
Syn.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Nose
鼻子
The part of the face that contains the organs of smell
and is the usual passage for air in breathing.
4.
Nostril
鼻孔
Either of the two openings in the nose.
5.
Throat
咽（喉）
The passage from the mouth to the stomach or the
lungs.
6.
(paranasal) Sinuses
(Pl.)
(Sing.) Sinus
鼻旁窦，鼻窦(复数)
Air cavities in the cranial bones, especially those near
the nose (above it and to the sides of it).
7.
(palatine) Tonsils (Pl.)
（腭）扁桃体(复数)
8.
Tonsillectomy
扁桃体切除术
9.
Adenoids (Pl.)
腺状肿大；扁桃腺肥大
（复数）
（单数）窦
10. Larynx
Syn. Voice box
喉頭
11. Pharynx
Syn. Throat
咽
同义
12. Epiglottis
咽喉, 喉咙
会厌
同义 喉
Areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat
that can be seen in the back of the throat; organs of
the lymphatic system. The tonsils act as part of the
immune system to help protect against infection.
Surgical removal of one or both tonsils.
Mass of lymphatic tissue situated in the back of the
nasal cavity, in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the
nose blends into the throat. It often hinders speaking
and breathing in young children.
The part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx
and the trachea, having walls of cartilage and muscle
and containing the vocal cords enveloped in folds of
mucous membrane.
The throat; a cavity behind the nasal cavity, mouth
and larynx.
The uppermost cartilage of the larynx; covers the
entrance of the larynx while swallowing.
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13. Trachea
Syn. Windpipe
气管
The tube that carries inhaled air from the throat to the
lungs.
14. Bronchi (Pl.)
(Sing.) Bronchus
支气管(复数)
（单数）支气管
15. Mucus (n.)
粘液
The two main branches of the trachea that lead to the
lungs, where they divide into smaller branches. They
are part of the lower respiratory tract along with the
lungs.
A thick, slippery discharge produced by the mucous
membranes and glands. Functions to moisten and
protect them.
16. Phlegm
痰；粘液質
Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous
membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or
other respiratory infection.
17. Sputum
唾液, 痰
Matter coughed up and usually ejected from the
mouth, including saliva, foreign material, and
substances such as mucus or phlegm, from the
respiratory tract.
18. Runny nose
流鼻水，流鼻涕
A condition of having excess amount of mucus in the
nose; nasal drainage.
19. Nasal discharge
鼻涕,鼻屎
Fluids that drain from the nose.
20. Post-nasal drip
后鼻滴注
Excess nasal mucus accumulating in the back of the
nose and sliding down the throat.
21. tTo be congested
oSyn. To have a stuffy
nose
鼻塞
同义 有鼻塞
To have the blockage of the nasal passages usually due
to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from
inflamed blood vessels.
22. Watery eyes
含水過多的眼睛
Persistent or excessive tear draining from the eyes.
23. Itchy eyes
眼睛痒
An irritation that leads to a persistent urge to scratch
the eyes.
24. To sneeze
打喷嚏
To make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from
the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils.
25. (facial) Tissue
Syn. Kleenex
（面）纸巾
同义舒洁面纸
A type of thin, soft, disposable paper used for noseblowing.
26. Allergy
过敏
An immune system reaction to the presence of a
substance that the body "mistakes" for being harmful
(such substance is called allergen).
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27. Bacterial infection
细菌感染
28. Viral infection
病毒感染
29. Contagious
Syn. Communicable
有传染性的
同义会传染的
30. (Common) Cold
（普通）感冒
31. Flu (Colloq.)
Syn. Influenza
流感(口语)
同义流行性感冒
32. Flu vaccine
Syn. Flu shot (Colloq.)
流感疫苗 (Flu vaccine);
流感预防针 (Flu shot);
流感疫苗注射 (Flu vaccine
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Infection caused by bacteria, i.e. microscopic living
organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found
everywhere.
The classic symptoms of a bacterial infection are
localized redness, heat, swelling and pain. One of the
hallmarks of a bacterial infection is local pain, pain
that is in a specific part of the body.
Infection caused by a virus, i.e. a small infectious
agent, smaller than a bacterium, that can replicate
only inside the living cells of an organism.
In general, viral infections are systemic. This means
they involve many different parts of the body or more
than one body system at the same time; i.e. a runny
nose, sinus congestion, cough, body aches, etc.
Capable of being transmitted from one individual to
another.
A common viral infection in which the mucous
membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed,
typically causing a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat,
and other similar symptoms.
A highly contagious viral infection that attacks the
respiratory system —nose, throat and lungs.
A preparation containing inactivated or weakened flu
virus administered to produce or artificially increase
immunity to flu.
injection)
33. Acute upper
respiratory infection
(URI)
急性上呼吸道感染
34. To cough
咳嗽;
咳
35. To cough up
咳出;
咳出來;
咳痰 (coughing up sputum)
To expel sputum by coughing.
36. Wheezing
气喘;
哮鸣
A high-pitched whistling sound during breathing. It
occurs when air flows through narrowed breathing
tubes.
37. Bronchitis
支气管炎;
支气管发炎
An inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes,
which carry air to and from the lungs. It typically
causes bronchospasms and coughing.
38. Sore throat (Colloq.)
喉咙痛(Colloq.)
A painful or sensitive condition of the throat
aggravated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by
inflammation due to viruses or bacteria.
A contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract
which includes the nose, throat, pharynx, larynx, and
bronchi. Types of URIs include the common cold,
sinusitis, pharyngitis, epiglottitis, and
tracheobronchitis. Influenza is not an upper
respiratory infection because it is a systemic illness.
To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often
to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating
material.
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39. Strep throat (Colloq.)
咽喉炎 (Colloq. – “throat
infection”);
链球菌咽喉炎 (Strep throat
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A sore throat caused by streptococcal infection,
usually with fever and sometimes with white spots on
the tonsils.
infection)
40. Nasal spray
喷鼻剂;
鼻腔喷雾;
鼻腔喷雾剂
A method of dispensing medicated liquid in the form
of a mist that is inhaled through the nose.
41. Antibiotic
抗生素;
抗菌素
A medication (such as penicillin) that inhibits the
growth of or destroys microorganisms, especially
bacteria.
42. Antihistamine
A medication used to neutralize and inhibit the
physiological effects of histamine (a compound
released in allergic inflammatory reactions), used
especially for treating allergies and colds.
46. Bronchoscopy
抗组织胺;
抗组胺药;
抗过敏药
(Colloq. – “anti-allergy
medication”)
减充血剂;
通鼻塞药
(Colloq. “medication for stuffy
nose relief”)
止咳糖浆;
咳药水 (Colloq. “liquid
medication for coughs”);
止咳水 (Colloq. “liquid
medication for stopping coughs”)
止咳含片(Cough drop);
止咳糖 (Colloq.)
喉片 (Throat lozenge);
喉糖 (Colloq.)
支气管镜检查; 支气管镜
47. Pulmonary
肺的; 肺部
48. Respiratory therapist
呼吸治疗师
49. Oxygen
氧气; 氧
A clinician who provides care for patients who have
trouble breathing, including establishing and
maintaining the airways during management of
trauma and intensive care, and may administer
anesthesia for surgery or conscious sedation.
A gas forming part of the air, required for breathing.
50. To inhale
吸气; 吸
To breathe in.
43. Decongestant
44. Cough syrup
45. Cough drop
Syn. Throat lozenge
A medication used to relieve nasal congestion, usually
by shrinking the swollen membranes in the nose,
making it easier for a person to breathe.
A medication in a sugary liquid form used to alleviate
coughing.
A small, sometimes medicated candy or tablet
intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to
temporarily stop coughs and lubricate and soothe
irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore
throat).
A procedure in which a hollow, flexible tube called a
bronchoscope is inserted into the airways through the
nose or mouth to provide a view of the
tracheobronchial tree. It can also be used to collect
bronchial and/or lung secretions and to perform tissue
biopsies.
Relating to, or affecting the lungs.
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51. To exhale
呼气
To breathe out.
52. Hold your breath.
憋气;
To voluntarily stop breathing.
不要呼吸 (Colloq.- “Do not
breath”)
53. Take a deep breath.
深呼吸;
吸一大口气 (Colloq.- “Take a big
breath”)
To breathe in deeply, filling the lungs with air as full as
possible.
54. Dyspnea (n.)
Syn. To be short of
breath (Colloq.)
呼吸困难
(difficulty breathing);
气短 (short of breath)
To have difficult or labored breathing that is out of
proportion to the person’s level of physical activity.
55. Alveoli (Pl.)
(Sing.) Alveolus
Syn. Air sacs
肺泡 (Pl. and Sing.)
Tiny air sacs in the lungs at the end of the bronchioles,
through which oxygen is taken into the blood.
56. Lung
肺; 肺部;肺器官
57. Lobe of the lung
肺叶
58. Pleural membrane
Syn. Pleura
胸膜
The thin transparent membrane enveloping the lungs
and lining the walls of the chest cavity.
59. Diaphragm
膈; 膈膜
60. Thorax (n.)
Syn. Chest (Colloq.)
胸部; 胸;
胸口(Colloq.)
The large muscle that separates the chest cavity from
the abdominal cavity and is the principal muscle of
respiration. As the diaphragm contracts and moves
downward, the lungs expand and air moves into them.
As the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, the
lungs contract and air is forced out of them.
The part of the body between the neck and
diaphragm, encased by the ribs.
61. Thoracic (adj.)
胸部的; 胸腔部分; 胸椎部分
Related to the chest area.
62. Pertussis
Syn. Whooping cough
(Colloq.)
百日咳
A contagious disease characterized by spasms of deep,
noisy coughing and a loud "whooping" sound upon
inhalation.
63. Pneumonia
肺炎
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral
infection, in which the air sacs fill with fluid or phlegm
and may become solid, causing cough with phlegm,
fever, chills and difficulty breathing. Inflammation may
affect both lungs (double pneumonia), one lung (single
pneumonia), or only certain lobes (lobar pneumonia).
一个肺泡 (“One Alveolus”); 肺
气泡 (Pulmonary air sac/s)
Either one of two breathing organs, located in the
chest, responsible for introducing oxygen to blood
traveling from the heart, and releasing carbon dioxide
from blood traveling to the heart.
One of the five sections of the lungs.
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64. Emphysema
肺氣
腫
65. Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
慢性
肺阻
塞疾
病
66. Pulmonary edema
肺積
水
67. Asthma
氣喘
68. Asthma attack
氣喘
發作
69. To trigger
使引
發
A disorder that causes the airways of the lungs
(bronchi) to swell and narrow and produce more
mucus, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath,
chest tightness, and coughing. It usually results from
an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity.
A sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by
the tightening of muscles around the airways
(bronchospasms). During an asthma attack, the lining
of the airways also becomes swollen or inflamed and
thicker mucus – more than normal – is produced.
To cause something to happen.
70. To alleviate
使緩
和,減輕
To relieve, lessen, make easier to endure.
71. Tuberculosis (TB)
肺結
核
72. Chest X-ray
胸部X光
片造
影
73. PPD test
Syn. Tuberculin Skin
Test (TST);
Mantoux test;
Pirquet test
Syn. (Colloq.) TB skin
test
74. Negative test result
測試
肺結
核之
皮膚測試
A contagious and often severe airborne disease
caused by a bacterial infection (Mycobacterium
tuberculosis). TB typically affects the lungs, but it also
may affect any other organ of the body.
A painless, noninvasive test that creates pictures of
the structures inside your chest, such as your heart,
lungs, and blood vessels, with the help of
electromagnetic radiation.
The standard method of determining whether a
person is infected with the tuberculosis bacterium,
performed by injecting tuberculin purified protein
derivative (PPD) into the inner surface of the forearm.
測試
結果
呈陰
性
The result showing that there is NO infection of a
specific kind in the body.
75. Positive test result
測試
結果
呈陽
性
The result showing that there IS an infection of a
specific kind in the body.
A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation
of air due to enlargement and destruction of the lung's
alveoli (air sacs) resulting in the formation of scar
tissue and causing shortness of breath.
A collective name for two conditions causing shortness
of breath. There are two main forms of COPD: Chronic
bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with
mucus; Emphysema, which involves destruction of the
lungs over time.
Fluid accumulation in the lungs, which collects in air
sacs (alveoli), causing difficulty to breathe.
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76. Latent
潛伏
期的
Existing but dormant or hidden until circumstances are
suitable for development or manifestation.
77. To spit blood
使吐
血
To forcibly eject saliva mixed with blood from the
mouth.
78. Cystic fibrosis
肺腫
性纖
維症
A genetic condition causing poor clearance of mucus
from the bronchi. The accumulated mucus results in
repeated lung infections.
79. Black lung disease
(Colloq.)
黑肺
病
A condition caused by inhaling coal dust; a form of
Pneumoconiosis.
80. Asbestosis
石棉
沉滯
症
A condition caused by inhaling asbestos dust; a form
of Pneumoconiosis.
81. Pulmonary embolism
(PE)
肺栓
塞
82. Inhaler
吸入
器
A sudden blockage in a lung artery, often causing
shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels. The
blockage usually is caused by a blood clot that travels
to the lung from a vein in the leg.
A portable device for administering a drug that is to be
breathed in, used for relieving asthma and other
bronchial or nasal congestion.
83. Lung capacity
肺活
量
The amount of air that can fill the lungs.
84. Spirometer
肺活
量計
An instrument for measuring the amount of air taken
into and exhaled from the lungs.
85. Oxygen therapy
氧疗法
A treatment that provides a patient with extra oxygen.
86. Oxygen face mask
氧氣
面罩
A device that is placed over the mouth and nose and
through which oxygen is supplied from an attached
storage tank.
87. Nasal cannula (NC)
鼻套
管
A plastic tube worn over the ears and inserted into the
nostrils to deliver oxygen.
88. Pulse oximeter
Syn. Finger clip
脉搏
血氧
計
A device that indirectly measures the oxygen
saturation of blood and changes in blood volume in
the skin. A sensor device is placed on a thin part of
the patient’s body, usually a fingertip or earlobe, or in
the case of an infant, across a foot.
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89. Acute respiratory
distress syndrome
(ARDS)
急性
呼吸
困難
症
90. Respiratory failure
呼吸
衰竭
91. Mechanical ventilation
人工
呼吸
92. Ventilator
呼吸
器
A machine for artificial respiration.
93. Intubated (adj.)
插管
法治
療
Most often means tracheal intubation; the placement
of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea to protect a
patient’s airway and provide a means of mechanical
ventilation.
A severe, sudden injury to the lungs caused by a
serious illness. Life support with mechanical
ventilation is usually needed to survive until the lungs
recover.
A condition when not enough oxygen passes from the
lungs into the blood. Respiratory failure also can
happen if the lungs can't remove carbon dioxide (a
waste gas) from the blood.
A method to mechanically assist or replace
spontaneous breathing, usually involving a machine
called a ventilator.
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